Bear Country, USA

June 16,
Because we didn't see an elk or big horned sheep in the wild, we went to Bear Country USA to see them. It is a drive thru park where many of the animals roam freely. We did see elk and their antlers were very impressive. We caught a glimpse of the big horned sheep but by the time we got to their area, they were hiding here, too. But Bear Country's speciality is bears and lots of them. As we drove through their area, some were napping in the shade but others were at the pool or walking next to and in front of cars, and others were just hanging out.
After you finish the drive, there's a baby area with about 20 baby bears. Their job in life is to play. They were up on the logs, in the water, digging up the grass and just enjoying each other. When one of the caretakers went into the enclosure, they climbed all over her. They raise them to be friendly with humans. However, I'm not sure if I'd completely trust some of the big bears.
They also had other animals-porcupines and badgers are two I'd not seen. The badger just look mean with big teeth and very thick, long claws. When we first saw them, they were sound asleep and belly up. The porcupines were also asleep, their quills moved in the breeze and looked soft, not menacing.